Shadow Bay
Closed for the season. The campground was closed for all of 2025 and is scheduled to reopen in summer 2026, typically mid-June through September.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Shadow Bay Campground rests on the shores of Waldo Lake at 5,400 feet elevation on the western slopes of the Oregon Cascades. Waldo Lake spans 9.8 square miles with a maximum depth of 427 feet and no permanent inlet, resulting in exceptional purity that allows visibility to 120 feet on calm days. The campground is situated in a wetter microclimate than North Waldo or Islet campgrounds, supporting more prolific groundcover and notably heavier mosquito activity from June through mid-August. The 92-site campground includes standard single and double sites plus three reservable group areas: Group Site B (120 people, 19 vehicles), Group Site C (120 people, 17 vehicles), and Group Site E (30 people, 5 vehicles). A boat ramp provides direct lake access for sailing, canoeing, and swimming. The Shoreline Trail connects to the 22-mile Jim Weaver Loop for hiking and mountain biking, with access to the Waldo Lake Wilderness for hikers only. Views from trails include the snow-capped North, Middle, and South Sisters peaks. Due to the Cedar Creek Fire impact on neighboring campgrounds, Shadow Bay currently operates as the only campground on Waldo Lake's shores.
Directions
From Oakridge: At the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (the only traffic light in Oakridge), travel east on Highway 58 for 23.3 miles. Turn left on Waldo Lake Road/Forest Road 5897 and travel 6.7 miles to Forest Road 5896. Turn left onto Forest Road 5896, travel 1.7 miles and the destination will be on your right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $56 - $130 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Willamette.MiddleFork@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (801) 226-3564 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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